Has anyone brought or thought about bringing Prenatal Vitamins with them to the playa? Most of them give you 100% of all the necessary vitamins you need for the day (and more!) For anybody who doesn't know - Prenatal's are used for women to take before/during pregnancy to help keep them and the baby healthy. But they are good for men too! They thicken your hair, help with digestion, and strengthen your fingernails (Not to mention, they help with hangovers!)

I think they would be a good item to have in your playa pack.Any tips, advice, or comments for my idea...good? bad? maybe take something different?

love,Bri<3

"One good thing about music: When it hits you - you feel no pain" - Bob Marley

That sounds like a good idea to me. I usually bring at least some Flintstones chewables, some Emergen-C, and some Sam-E (an amino acid good for the liver and mood, which is good if you've overdone it). Sometimes additional B vitamins. Sun & alcohol will take B vitamins right out of you, and a vitamin B complex helps prevent liver damage (a little) when taken with dinner before drinking and carousing, according to at least 1 study--don't know if the study was replicated.

Some daily V-8 and/or various 100% juices are smart too, in case one's vitamins aren't powerful or up to snuff.

Hehe. I wonder which formula? I hope it wasn't the version acetaminophen (Tylenol). That's murder on an overtaxed liver! Apparently there are several kinds of Midol. *googles* Some have acetaminophen, some have ibuprofen, some have naproxen sodium.

Ibuprofen is not so bad for hangovers actually--unless you're in the habit of 3 drinks or more per day. Aspirin is about the safest, but even then there's possibility of stomach bleed (technically true also of ibuprofen and naproxen).

Brianna_Beauty413 wrote:But they are good for men too! They thicken your hair, help with digestion, and strengthen your fingernails (Not to mention, they help with hangovers!)

I think they would be a good item to have in your playa pack.Any tips, advice, or comments for my idea...good? bad? maybe take something different?

love,Bri<3

This seems like a good idea!

Though, prenatal vitamins contain larger amounts of Iron than most multivitamins, even larger amounts than "Female Blends" of everyday multivitamins, and a lot more iron than most Men's multivitamin. For obvious reasons women need more Iron, especially during pregnancy. Any guy taking prenatal vitamins should be very careful how much Iron they're getting. Unless of course, they have open wounds that keep bleeding... But they should consult medical help for that sort of issue.

Prenatal Vitamins might also contain Potassium, which can be very dangerous! There is a reason that most over the counter multivitamins very little if any potassium.

Why don't ya stick your head in that hole and find out? ~pieholePlan for the worst, expect the best. Make the most out of it under any conditions. If you cannot do that you will never enjoy yourself. ~CrispyDave

Brianna_Beauty413 wrote:But they are good for men too! They thicken your hair, help with digestion, and strengthen your fingernails (Not to mention, they help with hangovers!)

I think they would be a good item to have in your playa pack.Any tips, advice, or comments for my idea...good? bad? maybe take something different?

love,Bri<3

This seems like a good idea!

Though, prenatal vitamins contain larger amounts of Iron than most multivitamins, even larger amounts than "Female Blends" of everyday multivitamins, and a lot more iron than most Men's multivitamin. For obvious reasons women need more Iron, especially during pregnancy. Any guy taking prenatal vitamins should be very careful how much Iron they're getting. Unless of course, they have open wounds that keep bleeding... But they should consult medical help for that sort of issue.

Prenatal Vitamins might also contain Potassium, which can be very dangerous! There is a reason that most over the counter multivitamins very little if any potassium.

I did not know that! Maybe just try to find some mens/womens multi-vitamins to take with

thanks for the advice!

"One good thing about music: When it hits you - you feel no pain" - Bob Marley

Brianna_Beauty413 wrote:But they are good for men too! They thicken your hair, help with digestion, and strengthen your fingernails (Not to mention, they help with hangovers!)

I think they would be a good item to have in your playa pack.Any tips, advice, or comments for my idea...good? bad? maybe take something different?

love,Bri<3

This seems like a good idea!

Though, prenatal vitamins contain larger amounts of Iron than most multivitamins, even larger amounts than "Female Blends" of everyday multivitamins, and a lot more iron than most Men's multivitamin. For obvious reasons women need more Iron, especially during pregnancy. Any guy taking prenatal vitamins should be very careful how much Iron they're getting. Unless of course, they have open wounds that keep bleeding... But they should consult medical help for that sort of issue.

Prenatal Vitamins might also contain Potassium, which can be very dangerous! There is a reason that most over the counter multivitamins very little if any potassium.

wikipedia wrote:Ingestion of large amounts of potassium compounds can lead to hyperkalemia strongly influencing the cardiovascular system. Potassium chloride is used in the United States for death penalty via lethal injection.

But anything in large enough quantities is poisonous. Or dangerous. So, it's not too good an idea to take multiple multi-vitemins. It maybe okay to increase for the playa, I simply don't have enough education to know, but not all the time.

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I don't know all the details of why Potassium is so dangerous either. But you'll notice that most multivitamins wont have more than 2% of the "recommended" Potassium. I think part of it is that a lot of foods already have plenty of potassium, and that taking a supplement on top of eating healthy makes it very easy to overdose. I imagine that the 2% they put in most multivitamins is no danger to the average healthy person, but its worth thinking about if you have other health issues.

Why don't ya stick your head in that hole and find out? ~pieholePlan for the worst, expect the best. Make the most out of it under any conditions. If you cannot do that you will never enjoy yourself. ~CrispyDave

[/quote]But anything in large enough quantities is poisonous. Or dangerous. So, it's not too good an idea to take multiple multi-vitemins. It maybe okay to increase for the playa, I simply don't have enough education to know, but not all the time.[/quote]

I'm pretty sure you'd be fine taking them. Or even half of one twice daily. Just as long as you don't down them like a crazy person! I just thought it'd be a good idea to take some to the playa, just in case you get vitamin deficiency along with dehydration

"One good thing about music: When it hits you - you feel no pain" - Bob Marley

with K and Na being such close cousins, and, as I understand, K will usurp the position of Na in body chemistry, but is "better" for you.Unless it's the fact that K has stronger reactions, to the same set of circumstances than Na.No Na is added to vitamins, for obvious reasons.

Brianna_Beauty413 wrote:But they are good for men too! They thicken your hair, help with digestion, and strengthen your fingernails (Not to mention, they help with hangovers!)

I think they would be a good item to have in your playa pack.Any tips, advice, or comments for my idea...good? bad? maybe take something different?

love,Bri<3

This seems like a good idea!

Though, prenatal vitamins contain larger amounts of Iron than most multivitamins, even larger amounts than "Female Blends" of everyday multivitamins, and a lot more iron than most Men's multivitamin. For obvious reasons women need more Iron, especially during pregnancy. Any guy taking prenatal vitamins should be very careful how much Iron they're getting. Unless of course, they have open wounds that keep bleeding... But they should consult medical help for that sort of issue.

Prenatal Vitamins might also contain Potassium, which can be very dangerous! There is a reason that most over the counter multivitamins very little if any potassium.

That's a very good point about the iron. It's apparently easy to overdose on it. I think I did it once in college to a mild degree, when I was experimenting with my vitamin intake and took an iron supplement on top of a normal chewable multi. My skin on my arms turned red and rough and ceased when I stopped taking the additional supplementation (I kept the multi-vitamin). I've read over and over since then that iron should be handled carefully, preferably with a doctor's opinion.

Brianna_Beauty413 wrote:I'm pretty sure you'd be fine taking them. Or even half of one twice daily. Just as long as you don't down them like a crazy person! I just thought it'd be a good idea to take some to the playa, just in case you get vitamin deficiency along with dehydration

Yeah agree, most folks would be just fine. And it is a good idea to keep some multivitamins around. Its also worth noting the risks of taking a multivitamin or supplement that is designed for a different person with very particular needs.

Why don't ya stick your head in that hole and find out? ~pieholePlan for the worst, expect the best. Make the most out of it under any conditions. If you cannot do that you will never enjoy yourself. ~CrispyDave

Taking multi-vitamins or prenatals is not going to bring any instant effect to one's health. Usually, vitamins take anywhere from weeks to month before one starts seeing any effect on health (depending on the vitamins).I would hardly expect that popping prenatals/vitamins during week's time on desert is going to be of any instant help.

I do like electrolytes to help with hydration and it sure does make for a refreshing drink on playa. Vit B drinks help with fatigue caused due to dehydration. So don't be dehydrated.

As anything else, health can only be improved over time. I am not a strong supporter of vitamin supplements unless someone is in dire need of it. Eating right is the first choice.

wh..sh wrote:Taking multi-vitamins or prenatals is not going to bring any instant effect to one's health. Usually, vitamins take anywhere from weeks to month before one starts seeing any effect on health (depending on the vitamins).I would hardly expect that popping prenatals/vitamins during week's time on desert is going to be of any instant help.

I do like electrolytes to help with hydration and it sure does make for a refreshing drink on playa. Vit B drinks help with fatigue caused due to dehydration. So don't be dehydrated.

As anything else, health can only be improved over time. I am not a strong supporter of vitamin supplements unless someone is in dire need of it. Eating right is the first choice.

What drinks would you suggest that have Vitamin B in them? I'm guessing energy drinks obviously wouldn't be a good idea..so much caffeine that you'd be dehydrated in no time!

I'm thinking I'll bring a couple cases of Pedialite? Electrolytes!

Bringing some "Gatorade Rain" might be a good idea too. Less sugar, more electrolytes. That's what I drank when I was pregnant to keep from getting dehydrated during morning sickness.

"One good thing about music: When it hits you - you feel no pain" - Bob Marley

oneeyeddick wrote:most Organic milks have a shelf life of 1 1/2 to 2 months thanks to "ultrahomoganization".

Costs a little more but actually tastes better too, and available in cooler friendly plastic half gallon jugs.

I got some organic single serve long life flavored organic milk boxes. Much longer shelf life than a couple months. I'm not at home so I can't check them, but it was around six months? Horizon brand (chocolate and vanilla and strawberry).